The Virginia school district where a 6-year-old allegedly shot a teacher on Friday has had three instances of gun violence on district property in the past 17 months.
has had three instances of gun violence on district property in the past 17 months.
"The response from the District has made parents like myself feel like the violence that is happening within the schools isn’t being adequately addressed," she told NBC News."I believe that the district is working hard -- they have had a difficult time staffing our schools. They seem to be stretched thin and the violence problems are out of control."
"Also, sensible gun laws! We just need an overhaul of so many things," Hunter said."Parents like myself are tired and scared, but also ready to fight for safety for all of our students." Speaking at a news conference Friday evening, Parker said,"We do have metal detection capability and all of our schools."
The superintendent said use of metal detecters could be ramped up, and district leaders will have that discussion. The shooting didn't happen at the school Daoud's children attend, but was yet another traumatic incident that scared parents and students alike, she said.in response to the latest shooting.
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